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Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business today is No.1, motion re Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, Broadcasting Bill 2008, Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and to adjourn not later than 1.30 p.m, with spokespersons having 20 minutes, all other Senators ten minutes, and...

Seanad: Transport 21: Motion (21 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole and Coghlan called for an urgent debate on public private partnerships and what the alternatives might be. I have no difficulty with this taking place as tonight's Private Members' motion is on Transport 21. I will endeavour to have this take place at the earliest time, and certainly before the summer recess. Senators Fitzgerald, Norris and Coghlan called for...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: When Senator Mullen reaches the age of 69 he will know how important it is to look forward to 72.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I want to stay serious because there is a great advantage to "Ireland plc" and I will give time for this debate and fully support allowing the people who created the Ireland we have in the 21st century to continue to do so as long as the good Lord gives them the health to do it.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Toole, Healy Eames and Regan correctly pointed out to the House issues on the Charter of Fundamental Rights, workers, the achievements of the European trade union movement, the advantages of the Lisbon treaty and those who support the "Yes" vote related to trade union and workers' rights. I agree with the sentiments expressed and at our next leaders group meeting I will endeavour...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: If the House wishes to extend Private Members' time tonight by two hours, I can return and have another look at this. I could extend it between 7 o'clock and 9 o'clock. It would be appropriate to discuss this urgent matter which Senator Norris correctly highlighted to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We can review progress at the appropriate time in this regard. Senator Mullen called for a debate on the priorities of children with Down's syndrome and similar children, and all the various challenges and difficulties which parents and the children themselves face when, unfortunately, they are born with Down's syndrome. I support the call for a debate and will have this taken place at the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business today is No.1, statements on the World Trade Organisation talks, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.45 p.m., with spokespersons having ten minutes, all other Senators eight minutes, on which Senators may share time by leave of the House, and the Minister to be called upon ten minutes from the end of the debate for...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Alex White, Boyle, Leyden, Healy-Eames, Ormonde, Norris, MacSharry, Bradford, Phelan and Donohoe all called for an urgent debate on the challenges facing the local authorities in Ireland regarding housing stock. I congratulate the new Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government with special responsibility for housing, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: There are more places in Ireland than Dublin. I am as au fait with the north inner city as any other Senator, with the exception of Senator Norris. I look forward to arranging for the new Minister of State with responsibility for housing to come to the House to hear the serious concerns Senators outlined today. However, this could not be happening at a better time in terms of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I advise Senator Donohoe that I am very close friends with the people in Sheridan Court, as Senator Norris will know——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——and with the people in Gardiner Street and in Summerhill. I am a neighbour to them. The Senator should not think he is infallible in coming in here and——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The value for money that can be obtained by local authorities in regard to the building of houses and the number of contractors and top class tradespersons available is better than at any time during the past ten years. I am sure this issue will be addressed head on and successfully by the Government and the Minister of the day.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I support the concerns about this matter expressed by Senators on all sides of the House. I also want to congratulate RTE on last night's "Prime Time Investigates" programme, as outlined by Senator Leyden. The content of its investigation is a matter of serious concern to Members, be they Members of the Dáil or the Seanad. It highlighted the challenges that face our younger generation. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The new Minister asked the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to bring forward a report on this matter and the publication of such a report will present an opportunity for such a debate. Senators O'Toole and Hanafin called for a debate on the up-to-date position on stem cell research, for which I have no difficulty in setting aside time. Senator McFadden, my constituency colleague,...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——and they may have available to them, without any interference, their perches and areas of turf for future generations. Senator Leyden called for a debate on the HSE in regard to the services provided by Roscommon hospital. I will allow time for a debate on the serious concerns he raised regarding that hospital. The Senator was chairman of the former Western Health Board and brings to...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I look forward to the new Minister, Deputy Smith, coming to the House tomorrow for a debate on this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: He is not always wrong. The Minister, Deputy Smith, will come to the House for the first time in his new role to clarify this issue in minute detail for the people of Ireland and they can then adjudicate on it. I refer in particular to the hard-pressed and hardworking families, generations of whom have devoted their lives to agriculture. Members of the farming community are the backbone of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——and to determine how we can assist the Department and the new Minister in this challenge and task which has been taken in hand by the Government. Senator Prendergast called for a debate as a matter of urgency on the awarding of contracts by the HSE and outlined examples to the House. I will arrange for such a debate to take place at the earliest possible time. Senator Norris called for...